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So Long.... 4 Aug 2012 | 06:06 pm
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Farewell 22 May 2011 | 12:03 pm
It has been a good two years of blogging. I entered the blogging world with no expectation and I am happy to walk away with what I have achieved today. Thanks for being there with me and supporting m...
Burger Malaysia 16 May 2011 | 11:47 am
'Burger Malaysia' is a popular miniature sized snack available in 'pasar malams' (night markets) in Malaysia. The mini yeast buns are deep-fried and then filled with sambal ikan billis (dried anchovy...
Babi Kecap (Slow Braised Pork with Ginger, Chilli & Sweet Soy Sauce) 11 May 2011 | 10:31 am
Today is our 12th year wedding anniversary. Looking back, the big day was a blur. Jet lag, rush, tiredness, excitement and nervousness all contributed to it. Mr J and myself were still working in Ma...
Mandarin Orange and Goji Berry Scones with Oolong Tea Cream 8 May 2011 | 01:21 pm
Cravings and inspiration are often stimulated by visual experiences. I was inspired to make a fig, ginger syrup and crushed pistachio pavlova after watching the pavlova challenge in the premiere episo...
Golden Fried Quail Egg Sambal (Sambal Telur) 5 May 2011 | 03:46 pm
Golden fried quail eggs. Spicy sambal. Add a few slices of cucumber and a bowl of steamed rice of coconut rice. It makes a perfect dinner. For me that is. There are many different way of making egg s...
Sweet Corn Kakiage with Green Tea Salt 2 May 2011 | 02:51 pm
Everyone loves a holiday. We used to travel a lot. We both had jobs that required us to travel frequently & we have been to most of the continents except for Africa and Antarctica. When we moved to S...
Posh Prawn Toast with Yuzu Mayo & Red Dragon Sauce 27 Apr 2011 | 04:20 pm
I am seriously lacking motivation to cook, to write and to blog. I have so many great recipes and ideas to share but the post holidays blues are kicking in (we just got back from Melbourne on Monday) ...
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) 20 Apr 2011 | 02:28 pm
This is another Szechuan classic that I adore. A plate of this Mapo tofu with a bowl of steaming hot rice is the comfort food I often crave for in the cooler months. Silken soft tofu, minced meat and...
Szechuan / Sichuan Red Oil Wonton (Wonton in Chilli Oil 红油抄手) 17 Apr 2011 | 01:21 pm
What should I write today? Food or a dose of rambling? Maybe a bit of both? Life is kind of on hold for me at the moment. It's a waiting game. Decisions need to be made. Are we heading to Holland? Tw...
